I was recently tasked with making nominations for some "best of" lists and awards and though I know there are dozens of worthy acts, I would just give all the awards to Shelbi Bennett and one of the bands she fronts, the Havnauts. I love their energy and spunk and Shelbi is one of the most charismatic performers I know -- and San Diego is lucky to call her our own. Tonight, the Havnauts rock Soda Bar and besides being an awesome show, the post-holiday really leaves you with limited choices anyway. Go to Soda Bar. I promise it will be super rad and you can thank me later.
Wednesday, Dec. 26:
- The Havnauts, Giveaway (Lora Mathis), Nancy Sin, Transit (ex-Dictator) @ Soda Bar
- Easy Wind: Performing Songs from the Closing of Winterland 40th Anniversary @ Belly Up
- Jazz with Leonard Patton and Jux Trio @ Tio Leo's
- Paul Gregg @ Sycamore Den
- Kultura Wednesdays @ Border X Brewing
- Gilbert Castellanos' Young Lions Series & Jazz Jam @ Panama 66
- Bayou Brothers @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Dance Klassique with Joe Pea, Ryan Bauer, Gomez @ Blonde
- Open Mic Night @ Pour House
- Sandollar, DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- Robert Allen Shepherd @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- Jon Campos & the Incurables @ Navajo Live
- Open Mic with Jefferson Jay @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- Office Hours with the Professor @ El Dorado
- Open Mic/Open Jam @ 710 Beach Club
Rosemary Bystrak is the publicist for the Casbah and writes about the San Diego music scene, events and general musings about life in San Diego on San Diego: Dialed In. Follow her updates on Twitter or contact her directly.
